Eviction Cases

Eviction Cases

An eviction case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real
property under Chapter 24 of the Texas Property Code, often by a
landlord against a tenant.

A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount
of rent due and unpaid is not more than $10,000, excluding statutory
interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Eviction
cases are governed by Rules 500-507 and 510 of Part V of the Rules of
Civil Procedure. To the extent of any confict between Rule 510 and the
rest of Part V, Rule 510 applies.

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